Nancy’s Guidebook
Beaches
Bethany is a quiet beach town with shops and restaurants, small boardwalk and beautiful guarded beach. Parking in town is metered and $2.50/hr. May 15-Sept 15
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
BoardwalkBethany is a quiet beach town with shops and restaurants, small boardwalk and beautiful guarded beach. Parking in town is metered and $2.50/hr. May 15-Sept 15
Surf at the North Side, bathhouses and restaurant, fishing. Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles.
36 molta ag muintir na háite
Delaware Seashore State Park
39415 Inlet RoadSurf at the North Side, bathhouses and restaurant, fishing. Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles.
Beautiful natural beach with wild ponies- a little farther south of the studio
169 molta ag muintir na háite
Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore LaneBeautiful natural beach with wild ponies- a little farther south of the studio
DE State Beach- Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles. Lovely, wide natural beach. This beach has full restrooms/showers and concessions.
41 molta ag muintir na háite
Fenwick Island State Park
6 East Georgetown StreetDE State Beach- Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles. Lovely, wide natural beach. This beach has full restrooms/showers and concessions.
Sightseeing
Beaches, biking, hiking, fishing and the historical Fort Miles. Climb the spotting towers from WWII and take a tour to learn about this coastline’s importance during that war
252 molta ag muintir na háite
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen DrBeaches, biking, hiking, fishing and the historical Fort Miles. Climb the spotting towers from WWII and take a tour to learn about this coastline’s importance during that war
Walk across this bridge at sunset for some gorgeous views
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Charles W Cullen Bridge
Charles W Cullen BridgeWalk across this bridge at sunset for some gorgeous views
Trail head for Prickly Pear Trail- DE State Parks. Tranquil 3.5 mile flat path through meadows and wetlands.
Fresh Pond Trailhead
Trail head for Prickly Pear Trail- DE State Parks. Tranquil 3.5 mile flat path through meadows and wetlands.
Shopping
Beautiful coastal themed home decor and lots of interesting finds, women’ fashion and jewelry.
The Coastal Cottage
101 Atlantic AveBeautiful coastal themed home decor and lots of interesting finds, women’ fashion and jewelry.
Eclectic finds- hosts local artists and vendors. You can find a lot of uniquely Delaware items!
26 molta ag muintir na háite
The Brush Factory on Kings
830 Kings HwyEclectic finds- hosts local artists and vendors. You can find a lot of uniquely Delaware items!
Tax free shopping at nice stores- you will find something there! Note that on a rainy summer day lots of people head there, North on Route 1 can get jammed
265 molta ag muintir na háite
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveTax free shopping at nice stores- you will find something there! Note that on a rainy summer day lots of people head there, North on Route 1 can get jammed
Delaware Paddlesports
17296 Coastal HwyGreat store for everything you need for paddling enthusiasts
Activities
Rent surfboards for the beach and all paddling activities. Take a paddle tour in the peaceful Assawoman Canal.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Bethany Surf Shop
99 Garfield PkwyRent surfboards for the beach and all paddling activities. Take a paddle tour in the peaceful Assawoman Canal.
Great way to start on a kayak or SUP- schedule a tour or lessons
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Ecobay Kayak & SUP
30048 Cedar Neck RdGreat way to start on a kayak or SUP- schedule a tour or lessons
Sailboat rentals and instructions- all paddling rentals and tours
24 molta ag muintir na háite
Coastal Kayak
36840 Coastal HwySailboat rentals and instructions- all paddling rentals and tours
Fun magic shows and other performing arts productions! New venue 2022
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Dickens Parlour Theatre
31810 Good Earth LaneFun magic shows and other performing arts productions! New venue 2022
Bethany Bike Shop
900 N Pennsylvania AveGreat rentals available in town
Bethany Beach Goods & Bike Rentals
Bike rentals just south of town
Best local Hopkins Dairy ice cream and great mini golf
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Shipwrecked Mini Golf And Ice Cream
3 Atlantic AveBest local Hopkins Dairy ice cream and great mini golf
Great tasting room for some local wine and outside entertainment for a mellow evening
33 molta ag muintir na háite
Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery
32512 Rd 374Great tasting room for some local wine and outside entertainment for a mellow evening
The Millville Boardwalk
35287 Atlantic AveFun mini golf, ice cream and arcade.
Bear Trap Dunes
7 Club House DriveGolfing right around the corner!
Oceanova-The Spa at Ocean View
17 Atlantic AvenueGreat little spa, they have a nice set up for couples massages!
A peaceful short, flat, walk along the canal, lovely in the morning.
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Assawoman Canal Trailhead
7 Town RdA peaceful short, flat, walk along the canal, lovely in the morning.
Food scene
Delicious Italian cuisine, small romantic venue. Open all year- Reservations!
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Perucci's classic italian Restaurant
35715 Atlantic AveDelicious Italian cuisine, small romantic venue. Open all year- Reservations!
Lovely outdoor seating area, wonderful American cuisine. Close by! Open all year- Reservations!
15 molta ag muintir na háite
The Cafe on 26
84 Atlantic AveLovely outdoor seating area, wonderful American cuisine. Close by! Open all year- Reservations!
Pomodoro Pizzeria
101 Garfield PkwyBest NY style pizza! Closes each fall for winter.
Charlie K's BBQ
95 Atlantic AveGreat spot for lunch- closes for winter season.
Sometimes easier to get seated here, nice bar and outdoor area. Great seafood and oysters- open all year.
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Fins Ale House and Raw Bar
33544 Market PlSometimes easier to get seated here, nice bar and outdoor area. Great seafood and oysters- open all year.
Drifting Grounds Coffee House
117 Atlantic AvenueGreat coffee food truck
Matt's Fish Camp
28635 Coastal HwyLocal favorite-simple and delicious
Great venue with bay views and delicious food-they don't take reservations but it's worth the wait. Go early
62 molta ag muintir na háite
Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar
30904 Coastal HwyGreat venue with bay views and delicious food-they don't take reservations but it's worth the wait. Go early
The Parkway Restaurant
114 Garfield PkwyGreat American cuisine while in downtown Bethany
CEDAR land+ sea kitchen
30234 Cedar Neck RdCozy, comfortable and delicious.
Brand New this year! Fun and very close to the Studio.
22 molta ag muintir na háite
Ocean View Brewing Company
85 Atlantic AvenueBrand New this year! Fun and very close to the Studio.
Fun bar and restaurant on the beach, with incredible views as the sun sets over the bay
68 molta ag muintir na háite
Big Chill Beach Club
27099 Coastal HwyFun bar and restaurant on the beach, with incredible views as the sun sets over the bay
Delicious restaurant in lovely organic farm setting, and natural foods market
37 molta ag muintir na háite
Good Earth Market & Organic Farm
31806 Good Earth LnDelicious restaurant in lovely organic farm setting, and natural foods market
Sedona
26 N Pennsylvania AveGreat and uncomplicated food in the town of Bethany.
14 Global
14 N Pennsylvania AveUnique and creative menu, deliciously eclectic!
Honey's At Station 26
Fun to dine in the train car! Great classic breakfast.
Delicious breakfast treats! Go early, when they sell out they close up!
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Morning Buns Bake Shop
35715 Atlantic AveDelicious breakfast treats! Go early, when they sell out they close up!
Many vegan and gluten free options, all delicious! Breakfast and lunch take out.
Kristina’s Kitchen, LLC
Many vegan and gluten free options, all delicious! Breakfast and lunch take out.
Starbucks
Inside the Giant grocery store.
Grocery Stores
Giant Food
38069 Town Center DrClean, large modern store - it does get crowded
Includes a large area for more superstore/Walmart type items
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Hocker's Super Center
34960 Atlantic AveIncludes a large area for more superstore/Walmart type items
Beer, wine and spirits are sold in stores separate from the grocery store in DE. Right next to the Giant to combine trips!
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Banks Wines & Spirits
38014 Town Center DrBeer, wine and spirits are sold in stores separate from the grocery store in DE. Right next to the Giant to combine trips!
CVS
Drug store and pharmacy
Fishing
Visit this site to find tips on surf fishing:
De-surf-fishing.com
Old Inlet Bait & Tackle
25012 Coastal HighwayStop here for bait and information on fishing in the area